§ 42-28.2-6. Meetings — Powers of commission.
The commission on standards and training shall meet at least four (4) times in each year and shall hold special meetings when called by the chairperson or, in his or her absence, by the vice-chairperson. The commission shall have the control and supervision of the Rhode Island state police academy in Foster, Rhode Island, to the extent necessary to effectuate the purpose of this chapter; provided that control shall not interfere with the use of the academy to the state police. The commission may certify the training school of any municipality as it determines that the school has facilities and a program of training substantially comparable to those of the municipal police training school established by § 42-28.2-2. The chairperson, with the approval of a majority of the members of the commission, shall appoint such permanent and temporary staff as are necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter.
History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 42-28.2-6; P.L. 1969, ch. 215, § 1; P.L. 1971, ch. 291, § 1; P.L. 1974, ch. 108, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-28.2 - Police Officers — Commission on Standards and Training
Section 42-28.2-1. - Legislative declaration of intent.
Section 42-28.2-2. - Municipal Police Training Academy School established.
Section 42-28.2-3. - Commission established — Appointment and terms.
Section 42-28.2-5. - Compensation and expenses of members.
Section 42-28.2-6. - Meetings — Powers of commission.
Section 42-28.2-8. - Establishment of standards.
Section 42-28.2-8.1. - Educational requirements — Hate crimes.
Section 42-28.2-8.2. - Educational requirements — Gang related activity.
Section 42-28.2-9. - Agreements.
Section 42-28.2-10. - Discretionary powers of commission.
Section 42-28.2-11. - Services of personnel in office of attorney general.